Finding the Third Proportional to 41,020 and 58,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 41,020 and 58,660 is: 83,885.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
41,020 : 58,660 = 58,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
41,020/58,660 = 58,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
41,020x = 58,660 × 58,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
41,020x = 3,440,995,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,440,995,600/41,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 83,885.80
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